Auto Association Heads Tell MPs Canadian Car Industry Needs End to EV Mandate, US Tariffs

The heads of associations for Canada’s automotive manufacturers and dealers told MPs that they want to see an end to electric vehicle (EV) mandates that are harming competitiveness in the sector, as well as a negotiated deal with the United States ending automobile tariffs.

“Priority one is the elimination of the federal EV mandate, known as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. This regulation is prioritizing EV sales over the development of our North American EV supply chain,” Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CMVA) President and CEO Brian Kingston told the House of Commons Industry Committee on Oct. 27.